Software design courses can help you learn programming principles, design patterns, user interface design, and system architecture. You can build skills in code refactoring, version control, and creating scalable applications. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, Figma for UI/UX design, and various integrated development environments (IDEs) to streamline the coding process. By engaging with these topics and tools, you can enhance your ability to create efficient, user-friendly software solutions.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Business Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI) Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Design, Software Systems, Application Development, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Engineering Software, Testability, Software Design, Python Programming, AI Workflows, Test Script Development, Test Case, Test Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Functional Design, Code Reusability, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Scalability, Quality Improvement, Python Programming, Continuous Improvement Process, Style Guides, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Virtual Environment, Software Development, Python Programming, Software Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Testing, Continuous Deployment, Testability, Test Script Development, Model Training, Development Testing, Tensorflow, Maintainability, Applied Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Enterprise Application Management, Software Design, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Build Tools, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Software Engineering, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Collaborative Software, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Blueprinting, Version Control, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Workflow Management, Video Game Development, Game Design, Open Mindset, Software Development, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Amazon Bedrock, Claude Code, Agile Product Development, Serverless Computing, Anthropic Claude, Project Design, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Devops Tools, Agentic systems, Test Automation, Software Design, Automation, Rust (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Application Development, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Interactive Design, Data Visualization, Usability, Software Design, Plot (Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Data Store, Secure Coding, Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization Software, Control Panels
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple Xcode, UI Components, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Software Design, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Animations, Application Development, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Interactive Data Visualization, Code Reusability, Model View Controller
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Design, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Data Management, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Systems Integration, Data Integration, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Enterprise Architecture, Restful API, Complex Problem Solving, Business Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks